Please see below advice received from SA Power Networks, with the programmed clearance to commence in January 2024;
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ENTER COUNCIL LAND TO CLEAR VEGETATION 2024
Electricity Act 1996 (SA) and Electricity (Principles of Vegetation Clearance) Regulations 2021 (SA) (Regulations)
To meet our legislative obligation to provide a safe and reliable electricity network, SA Power Networks is required to scope and maintain vegetation clearances around powerlines on both public and private land.
This notice informs the recipient of SA Power Networks intent to undertake vegetation clearance work within your council area as prescribed in Part 5 of the Electricity Act 1996.
We are required to give 30 days’ notice of our intention to trim and/or remove vegetation within your Council area. This notice fulfils that obligation for our 2024 bushfire program, and the notice period of 30 days commences from the date of this email.
In an emergency, SA Power Networks has the right to enter Council land to clear vegetation at any time without prior notice (if it is not practicable to give such notice).
In addition, we are required to take all reasonable steps to clear vegetation around public powerlines as well as any naturally occurring vegetation around private powerlines (lines generally within the borders of private property that supply electricity exclusively to that property’s premises).
Please take this notification as confirmation of SA Power Networks intent to commence vegetation clearance works after 30 days from date of this email.
Furthermore, SA Power Networks Bush Fire Program is our highest priority to ensure we provide a safe and reliable electricity network for our customers and communities. This program will see SA Power Networks and our contractor in your council district for an extensive period.